Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
Qomodo Secures €48 Million in Funding, Showcases 500% Growth
Italian fintech startup Qomodo, specializing in "buy now, pay later" solutions for emergency expenses, secured €48 million in funding, achieving a 500% customer growth in one year, now supporting 2,500 merchants.
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44% Bias Score
German Authorities Arrest 17 Members of International Drug Trafficking Ring
German authorities arrested 17 members of a drug trafficking organization called "Die Firma" in 2023, seizing approximately 500 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis; two members were extradited from Croatia and Italy; the investigation was launched after analysis of decrypted messages from SkyECC.
German Authorities Arrest 17 Members of International Drug Trafficking Ring
German authorities arrested 17 members of a drug trafficking organization called "Die Firma" in 2023, seizing approximately 500 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis; two members were extradited from Croatia and Italy; the investigation was launched after analysis of decrypted messages from SkyECC.
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52% Bias Score
EU Funds Fail Small-Scale Fishers Amidst Climate Crisis
In Southern Italy and Spain, climate change and pollution caused devastating shellfish harvest failures, leaving hundreds of small-scale producers with total losses, despite the availability of over €12 billion in EU funds that mainly benefited large-scale operations due to complex application proce...
EU Funds Fail Small-Scale Fishers Amidst Climate Crisis
In Southern Italy and Spain, climate change and pollution caused devastating shellfish harvest failures, leaving hundreds of small-scale producers with total losses, despite the availability of over €12 billion in EU funds that mainly benefited large-scale operations due to complex application proce...
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44% Bias Score
Journalist's Release Highlights Global Press Freedom Concerns
The release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala highlights the 553 reporters currently imprisoned globally, raising concerns about press freedom and the erosion of democratic values among younger generations who rely on social media for information, potentially impacting future civic engagement.
Journalist's Release Highlights Global Press Freedom Concerns
The release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala highlights the 553 reporters currently imprisoned globally, raising concerns about press freedom and the erosion of democratic values among younger generations who rely on social media for information, potentially impacting future civic engagement.
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48% Bias Score
SIAE to Trial Four-Day Workweek in 2025
SIAE, an Italian authors and publishers society, will trial a four-day workweek for 610 of its 1007 employees from March 1st to December 31st, 2025, adjusting work hours and vacation days based on the month and complementing existing smart working.
SIAE to Trial Four-Day Workweek in 2025
SIAE, an Italian authors and publishers society, will trial a four-day workweek for 610 of its 1007 employees from March 1st to December 31st, 2025, adjusting work hours and vacation days based on the month and complementing existing smart working.
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24% Bias Score
Meloni's Shift: From EU Alignment to Trump Alliance
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, initially moderate in her approach to the EU and US, has shifted her focus towards the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing a relationship with Trump and Musk, potentially impacting Italy's role in the EU and its relationship with Ukraine.
Meloni's Shift: From EU Alignment to Trump Alliance
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, initially moderate in her approach to the EU and US, has shifted her focus towards the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing a relationship with Trump and Musk, potentially impacting Italy's role in the EU and its relationship with Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
Italy's High Energy Costs Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Italian businesses are paying double the energy costs compared to other EU nations due to high gas import reliance and a pricing system based on the most expensive energy source; this is impacting competitiveness and employment.
Italy's High Energy Costs Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Italian businesses are paying double the energy costs compared to other EU nations due to high gas import reliance and a pricing system based on the most expensive energy source; this is impacting competitiveness and employment.
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40% Bias Score
Milan Police Pursuit Leads to Fatality
In Milan, Italy, on November 24, 2023, at approximately 4:00 AM, a police pursuit ended with a scooter crash, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml; a carabiniere is now under investigation for vehicular homicide.
Milan Police Pursuit Leads to Fatality
In Milan, Italy, on November 24, 2023, at approximately 4:00 AM, a police pursuit ended with a scooter crash, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Ramy Elgaml; a carabiniere is now under investigation for vehicular homicide.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's 'Roman Salute' Sparks International Debate and Legal Scrutiny
Elon Musk's 'Roman salute' gesture in Italy sparked debate, with his representative initially praising it, then blaming his autism; legal interpretations vary internationally, particularly after an Italian Supreme Court ruling on similar gestures in 2024, which is not an automatic ban but depends on...
Musk's 'Roman Salute' Sparks International Debate and Legal Scrutiny
Elon Musk's 'Roman salute' gesture in Italy sparked debate, with his representative initially praising it, then blaming his autism; legal interpretations vary internationally, particularly after an Italian Supreme Court ruling on similar gestures in 2024, which is not an automatic ban but depends on...
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40% Bias Score
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
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40% Bias Score
Salvini Addresses Italian Railway Disruptions, Cites Sabotage and Strikes
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini reported to the Chamber of Deputies on recent railway service disruptions in Italy, citing incidents of sabotage and a high number of strikes in 2024 (626), while blaming previous administrations for underperformance. He stated that the issues have improv...
Salvini Addresses Italian Railway Disruptions, Cites Sabotage and Strikes
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini reported to the Chamber of Deputies on recent railway service disruptions in Italy, citing incidents of sabotage and a high number of strikes in 2024 (626), while blaming previous administrations for underperformance. He stated that the issues have improv...
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52% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Freed in Iran After Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was freed from Iranian detention after 21 days following a three-nation negotiation involving Italy, the U.S., and Iran, with Elon Musk's representative possibly playing a key role; the release was linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in It...
Italian Journalist Freed in Iran After Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was freed from Iranian detention after 21 days following a three-nation negotiation involving Italy, the U.S., and Iran, with Elon Musk's representative possibly playing a key role; the release was linked to a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in It...
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40% Bias Score